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Special Honors

Ms. Verna Payne will celebrate her 100th birthday at the Owen County Extension Office from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 27. Former students, friends, and well wishers can arrange to send cards or messages by calling (859) 801-1352.

In ceremonies conducted June 8 at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Elizabeth Perkins was awarded the doctor of pharmacy degree from the Sullivan University College of Pharmacy. Perkins is the 27-year-old daughter of Daryl (Frog) and Ann Perkins and the granddaughter of both Carolyn Montague and Wilma Perkins all of Owen County. She resides in Louisville and is currently associated with the Walgreens company.

Edward A. Webster of Owenton has been commissioned at Kentucky Colonel by Gov. Steve Beshear on March 5, 2013. It is the highest award given by the commonwealth of Kentucky. Kentucky colonelships are commissioned for an individual’s contribution to his community, state, or nation and for special achievements. Edward is the son of Roy and Brenda Webster of Owenton; the grandson of Catherine and the late Walter Webster of Owenton and the late Robert and Mildred Furnish of Ghent.

Campbellsville University’s annual Honors and Awards Day presented students, faculty and staff awards recognizing them for their academics and service to the university and community.
Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of the university, called the ceremony a “very special celebration” and said, “We celebrate with those recognized.”
“This is a high day in the life of a university,” he said.